By Katherine Murphy Fiscal Year 2019 is on an even keel for District 90 as the Board of Education approved a balanced budget Monday. Superintendent Jon Kilgore said operating funds for the district are balanced and the board is keeping a conservative mindset as it continues to advance educational practices. A school calendar change was…… MORE
Illinois American Water Wants to Hear from Kids
By Neil Doyle Illinois American Water is inviting 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms to participate in an “Imagine a Day Without Water” art contest. This art contest is being offered in conjunction with the Value of Water Coalition’s “Imagine a Day Without Water” event. All across the nation, events and activities will take place…… MORE
GLCEDC Spotlights Recent Accomplishments
By Neil Doyle The Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council is reflecting on its summer improvements. In particular, the GLCEDC made the addition of new directors to its board including Ray Magee, Taylor Smith and Bennie Hardin. With the help of Livingston County the group was also able to award an Economic Incentive Grant to…… MORE
Illinois Drivers Recognized for Safety
By the Illinois Radio Network Illinois drivers just missed being in the top 10 states in the country for safe driving. Illinois comes in 11th in a recent study conducted by Smart Asset. The rank was determined by looking at the number of insured drivers, DUI statistics, the number of highway fatalities, and other factors.…… MORE
Farmland Prices Down Slightly
From the Illinois Radio Network According to a mid-year survey, farmland prices in Illinois are down slightly. The Illinois Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers has released data that shows farmland values down 1 to 2 percent in Illinois, but analysts say the numbers are no great surprise because the state’s two primary…… MORE
A Party in Downtown Pontiac Benefits the United Way
By Neil Doyle With summer coming to a close a local non-profit organization will host an end of summer bash. The United Way of Livingston County will host its first ever “End of Summer Bash” event this Saturday outside of DeLong’s Casual Dining in downtown Pontiac. WJEZ will be on hand for a remote broadcast…… MORE
PTHS Honored by Special Olympics
By Neil Doyle A national recognition will be coming to Pontiac Township High School to honor a group during homecoming. The Special Olympics Unified Champion School program will receive a National Banner from Special Olympics North America. The program organizers are inviting all past athletes and unified partners to receive the banner and walk as…… MORE
Red Cross Volunteers Are Preparing for Florence
The American Red Cross anticipates needing hundreds more volunteers for the relief efforts after Hurricane Florence. (Photo Flickr/tctrow) By Neil Doyle The American Red Cross is preparing for a large relief effort across multiple states as Hurricane Florence continues its march toward the East Coast. The Red Cross is preparing to help as many as…… MORE
Vermilion Plaza May See More Than a Museum
By Neil Doyle Redevelopment efforts continue at Pontiac’s Vermillion Plaza with new businesses and attractions being discussed. With attractions like the Basketball Museum of Illinois another addition might include a large-scale model space shuttle. With the plaza being private property there aren’t set details to the additions. The city’s only link to the redevelopment is a…… MORE
Sports Headlines for Thursday
By Kevin Bessler Milwaukee Brewers 5 Chicago Cubs 1 The Brewers win the rubber game of the series to move within 1 game of the National League Central division lead. The Cubs will be in Washington DC this afternoon to play a make-up game against the Nationals. Pittsburgh Pirates 4 St. Louis Cardinals 3 The…… MORE
